Persia
Who was the founder of the Persian Empire known for his policies of tolerance?
Cyrus the Great
Who is known for the principle of buoyancy and the famous exclamation "Eureka!"
Archimedes
What document laid down the foundation for Roman law and civil rights?
Twelve Tables
What were the effects of geography in Greece?
The development of isolated, independent city-states.
Direct Democracy
A political system where citizens directly participate in decision making.
What was the primary road system that facilitated communication across the Persian Empire?
Royal Road
What is the term for the political system where citizens vote directly on laws?
Direct Democracy
What system ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful in the Roman Republic?
Checks and Balances
Major result of Alexander’s conquests?
Spread of Greek culture from Europe to Asia.
A political system where citizens elect representatives who make decision and pass laws on their behalf.
Which religion, founded in Persia, emphasizes the duality of good and evil?
Zoroastrianism
Which philosopher is known as the "Father of Western Philosophy"?
Socrates
Who was the military leader that declared himself dictator for life, leading to the end of the Republic?
Julius Caesar
How did geography influence Greek trade?
Proximity to the sea facilitated extensive trade networks.
Oligarchy
A political system where a small group of people hold power. e.g Wealthy individuals, family ties or education
Who was the famous conqueror that spread Greek culture across the known world?
Alexander the Great
What was the primary city-state known for its cultural and political achievements during the Golden Age?
Athens
What term refers to the common people of Rome
Plebeians
What geographic feature contributed to isolated city-states?
Mountains
City States
A term used to describe small independent states that consists of a city and its surrounding territories. e.g Athens, or Sparta
What term describes the blending of Greek and Eastern cultures following Alexander’s conquests?
Hellenism
What conflict was fought between Athens and Sparta?
Peloponnesian War
What is the term used to describe the political system in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?
Representative Democracy?
Describe the impact of mountains on Greek civilization
They led to the development of independent city-states due to the difficulty of travel and communication.
Empire
A vast political unit that comprises multiple territories and peoples under a single sovereign leader.